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5 Strategies for Using the National Physical Education Standards … and the Benefits of Being a Standards-Based PE Teacher

SHAPE America

So, starting with these standards as the foundation for deciding what you do is imperative to helping your students achieve those goals. It’s all in there for you, the teacher, to guide you in creating the best tailored lessons for your specific students.

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

PLT4M

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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Physical Activity vs. Movement: Consider Both For Your After School Program

Skillastics

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. He made a gallant effort but failed and stumbled back to the ground after only achieving 3 to 5 feet up the rope.

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

PLT4M

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

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What PE Teachers know that School Leaders Ignore!

Physed n Health

The American Heart Association, the CDC, and other groups consistently promote the importance of physical activities and the impact on students’ academic performance, behavior, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Before the pandemic, 81% of students received their daily dose of physical activities during PE class.

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Physical Activity vs. Movement: Consider Both For Your After School Program

Skillastics

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. He made a gallant effort but failed and stumbled back to the ground after only achieving 3 to 5 feet up the rope.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Reach out to us for a free consultation!

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